Stillman men roll past Miles College

Stillman's Antesha Parks (24) looks for a shot around Miles' Michael Cofield during Saturday's game at Stillman.

Dusty Compton

By Zackary Al-KhateebSpecial to The Tuscaloosa News

Published: Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.

TUSCALOOSA | The Stillman College men's basketball team was in control from the start against Miles College on Saturday and cruised to a 92-67 victory.

The Tigers (13-7) jumped out to a quick five-point lead and never looked back. In the first half, the Tigers held Miles to a mere 33 percent shooting, and the Golden Bears were 0-for-8 on 3-pointers.

Conversely, the Tigers continued having great success from beyond the arc, getting six 3-pointers in the first half. Heading into the half, Stillman held a commanding 40-21 lead over the Golden Bears (6-14).

The second half was much of the same. The Tigers even performed better in key areas, adding another six 3-pointers and shooting 46 percent in the half.

Stillman coach Michael Grant said his team's ability to shoot 3-pointers was a huge reason why the Tigers won.

“That's what we do,” Grant said. “We're one of the top 10 teams in the nation, as far as 3-pointers made. So that's what we do.

“I'm very pleased with the way we were able to swing the ball and move the basketball around, and then we were able to get a lot of wide-open threes.”

Still, Miles didn't give up in the second half, and made a few runs to close the gap. Still, the Golden Bears never came closer than within 13 in the second half. Juniors Marketih Madison and D'uanaway Barnes led Stillman with 15 points, while senior Ladarius Rhone had 14.

Grant said he was proud of his team's performance against the Golden Bears, which allowed his team to get players off the bench to see playing time. Only one Stillman player didn't score.

“It was good to be able to play everybody,” Grant said. “Just the bragging rights, a little bit. “Anytime that you have an opportunity to beat a team that's 45 minutes away from your campus, it's good that everybody got an opportunity to play.”

<p>TUSCALOOSA | The Stillman College men's basketball team was in control from the start against Miles College on Saturday and cruised to a 92-67 victory.</p><p>The Tigers (13-7) jumped out to a quick five-point lead and never looked back. In the first half, the Tigers held Miles to a mere 33 percent shooting, and the Golden Bears were 0-for-8 on 3-pointers. </p><p>Conversely, the Tigers continued having great success from beyond the arc, getting six 3-pointers in the first half. Heading into the half, Stillman held a commanding 40-21 lead over the Golden Bears (6-14).</p><p>The second half was much of the same. The Tigers even performed better in key areas, adding another six 3-pointers and shooting 46 percent in the half. </p><p>Stillman coach Michael Grant said his team's ability to shoot 3-pointers was a huge reason why the Tigers won.</p><p>“That's what we do,” Grant said. “We're one of the top 10 teams in the nation, as far as 3-pointers made. So that's what we do.</p><p>“I'm very pleased with the way we were able to swing the ball and move the basketball around, and then we were able to get a lot of wide-open threes.”</p><p>Still, Miles didn't give up in the second half, and made a few runs to close the gap. Still, the Golden Bears never came closer than within 13 in the second half. Juniors Marketih Madison and D'uanaway Barnes led Stillman with 15 points, while senior Ladarius Rhone had 14.</p><p>Grant said he was proud of his team's performance against the Golden Bears, which allowed his team to get players off the bench to see playing time. Only one Stillman player didn't score.</p><p>“It was good to be able to play everybody,” Grant said. “Just the bragging rights, a little bit. “Anytime that you have an opportunity to beat a team that's 45 minutes away from your campus, it's good that everybody got an opportunity to play.”</p>